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May 13, 2008
Solar Water and Electric
I'm probably going to install a 5 KW solar system and a hot water (3 panels - 80 Gallon) system on my brownstone in Boerum Hill. Is there anyone who has either or both systems who I could speak to about their experience with solar?
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I'm doing similar installation on my gut reno in Carroll Gardens, except we are probably not doing the PV at this point and only solar thermal for hot water - which I thought we would also use for radiant floor heating. Our engineer is throwing up roadblocks on that last front. We are getting ready to go to bid shortly. Call me at 917-886-9323 or kurtdwill@yahoo.com if you want to compare notes - would be helpful for me as well.
Posted by: beatlife at May 13, 2008 8:49 AM
I've got experience with solar and solar contractors. Just by installing solar, you're making an excellent decision. Who is doing the install? Solar Energy Systems?
Posted by: guest at May 13, 2008 11:44 AM
Please contact brownstoner and do a reno blog so the rest of us can learn from your experiences. This would be very helpful.
Posted by: guest at May 13, 2008 12:05 PM
I second the idea of posting your progress if possible. Keep us posted please.
Posted by: guest at May 13, 2008 4:07 PM
Please please please, post updates.
Posted by: guest at May 13, 2008 6:06 PM
I have an even better idea. Howabout if Mr. Brownstoner establishes a separate portion to the forum where people can exchange ideas and experiences on matters green. I think, judging by the increasing frequency of questions on this subject (which, let's face it, is somewhat out of the realm of knowledge of most of us) this field is one which will grow exponentially in the near future and a conversation place devoted to it would not only prove a valuable resource but would reflect very favorably on the Brownstoner site's relevance and popularity.
Posted by: johnife at May 13, 2008 6:20 PM
Not a green issue to me, I'm just cheap as heck and looking for was to make solar work financially. There are a lot of green issues. Maybe best not to lump everything together.
Posted by: guest at May 13, 2008 9:24 PM
"Cheap" and "green" are two terms that rarely work together. Most people that go green do it to answer a calling to environmental responsibility, not for the wallet.
See the NYS Green Home Guide.
http://nystate.greenhomeguide.com/index.php
And go here: (wink, wink)
http://nystate.greenhomeguide.com/index.php/service_detail/1203/C291
Posted by: Master Plvmber at May 14, 2008 8:20 AM
Hegelian
Did you complete your system? We are looking at an 8kW system just for electricity (not water) and trying to matchup demand with system size. Also wondering about cost(about $50k after rebate and before taxes). Wondering since this is only one quote (good references) if additional quotes will bring price down significantly.
Thanks
Posted by: Todgie at September 2, 2008 3:35 PM
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